Cost Estimators Salary
Cost Estimators in Hot Springs, AR make a median of $56,760 a year, or about $27.29 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $115K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 85.73), which stretches that salary to about $66,208 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,090/month, or 29.2% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $57K get you in Hot Springs?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Hot Springs’s Regional Price Parity (85.73). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Hot Springs
Pay for cost estimators in Hot Springs runs about 28% below the U.S. median of $79K. Rent runs $1,090/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 28.7% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 85.73 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 14% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for cost estimators in metros near Hot Springs, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $63K | $69K |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $62K | $69K |
| Fort Smith | $54K | $63K |
| Jonesboro | $56K | $65K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Hot Springs, AR
Entry-level cost estimators (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $57K. Top earners bring in $115K or more, a $77K spread from bottom to top.
Cost Estimators pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Cost Estimators salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $101K | +28% | 4,520 |
| Alaska | $97K | +23% | 220 |
| Wyoming | $91K | +15% | 440 |
| Colorado | $87K | +10% | 6,100 |
| Washington | $86K | +9% | 7,470 |
| California | $85K | +9% | 26,020 |
| Illinois | $83K | +5% | 5,990 |
| District of Columbia | $83K | +5% | 270 |
| Nevada | $82K | +4% | 2,240 |
| Rhode Island | $82K | +4% | 590 |
| Vermont | $81K | +3% | 320 |
| Maryland | $81K | +3% | 4,580 |
| Connecticut | $81K | +3% | 2,350 |
| Minnesota | $81K | +3% | 4,310 |
| New Jersey | $81K | +2% | 5,240 |
| Virginia | $81K | +2% | 5,840 |
| Oregon | $80K | +2% | 2,940 |
| New York | $80K | +2% | 11,980 |
| Hawaii | $80K | +2% | 1,040 |
| Idaho | $80K | +1% | 1,600 |
| Utah | $80K | +1% | 2,800 |
| New Hampshire | $80K | +1% | 980 |
| Delaware | $79K | +1% | 730 |
| Pennsylvania | $78K | -0% | 9,420 |
| Michigan | $78K | -1% | 6,960 |
| Ohio | $78K | -1% | 8,100 |
| West Virginia | $77K | -2% | 830 |
| Montana | $77K | -2% | 1,230 |
| Louisiana | $77K | -2% | 2,680 |
| Arizona | $77K | -2% | 5,760 |
| Texas | $77K | -2% | 20,760 |
| Georgia | $77K | -2% | 6,010 |
| Wisconsin | $76K | -3% | 5,150 |
| Kansas | $76K | -3% | 2,250 |
| Iowa | $76K | -3% | 1,870 |
| Missouri | $76K | -3% | 6,580 |
| Tennessee | $76K | -4% | 4,340 |
| Florida | $75K | -5% | 13,720 |
| Alabama | $75K | -5% | 3,000 |
| South Dakota | $75K | -5% | 1,030 |
| Kentucky | $75K | -5% | 1,960 |
| North Carolina | $75K | -5% | 8,030 |
| Maine | $74K | -6% | 760 |
| Indiana | $73K | -7% | 4,810 |
| North Dakota | $73K | -7% | 730 |
| Nebraska | $73K | -7% | 1,330 |
| Mississippi | $71K | -10% | 1,280 |
| South Carolina | $70K | -11% | 2,880 |
| Oklahoma | $68K | -14% | 1,860 |
| New Mexico | $68K | -14% | 900 |
| Arkansas | $61K | -22% | 1,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a cost estimator afford a 2BR apartment alone in Hot Springs?
Yes — at the median salary of $57K, rent takes 28.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,090/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for cost estimators in Hot Springs?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new cost estimators typically earn — is $39K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,313/month. At HUD’s $1,090/month FMR, rent would take 47% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is cost estimator a high-paying job in Hot Springs?
Local pay runs 28% below the national median — $57K here vs. $79K nationally. Cost of living is 14% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Hot Springs compare to the national average for cost estimators?
Hot Springs pays $57K median vs. the U.S. average of $79K — that’s -28%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 85.73), the purchasing-power equivalent is $66K — below the national median.
How much do cost estimators make in Hot Springs, AR?
The median is $56,760 a year, that works out to about $27 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,550, and experienced cost estimators can clear $115,220. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $57K enough to live in Hot Springs?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,800/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,090/month, which eats 28.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a cost estimators salary go in Hot Springs?
Hot Springs has a Regional Price Parity of 85.73 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median cost estimators salary is worth about $66,208 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do cost estimators get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.